Malaika by van Heerling Read Free Book Online Page B

last time, he throws himself at the mercy of the patriarch. What do you think was the patriarch’s message to Thomas? What does it say about the patriarch that Thomas did not meet the lion’s claw, but was left unharmed to wallow in his own misery?
     
    12) Assuming that Thomas decides to return to America, what do you imagine awaits him? How do you see him readjusting to his native culture? Will he be able to leave African culture behind? Should he leave Africa behind?
     
    13) At the end of the story Malaika forgives Thomas. Do you think he will be able to forgive himself?
     
    14) Compare Thomas’ character with that of another main character from a different story you have read in class. How do their philosophies differ? What values do they share? How do their actions differ when trying to solve their own problems? Did they succeed in overcoming their struggles?